The time the heating element reaches a temperature of 850°C is within 3-7 seconds, depending on the characteristics of the candle. The spark plugs are equipped with a heating element with a diameter of 5 mm, which is located in the pre-chamber in order to reduce engine noise during the post-heating phase.
Replacement
- The operation of replacing the glow plugs must be carried out with great care to avoid damage to the threads in the cylinder head and the entry of foreign objects into the spark plug holes.
- Disconnect the wire from the negative «battery terminals.
- Disconnect the wires from the glow plugs by making two needles to gently guide them under the intake manifold.
- Use compressed air to blow through the glow plugs and the area around them to remove all contaminants.
- Using a 10mm socket wrench, unscrew the glow plugs.
- When installing glow plugs, be sure to observe the following tightening torques:
- glow plugs -15±3 Nm,
- intake manifold mounting nut - 22±2 Nm.